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GL05 URM

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,905 mi
Last recorded142,905 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 URM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 142,905 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 142,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,342 miles

Offside Front body has damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 138,342 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front body has damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 131,349 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 131,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 125,318 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 118,369 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 118,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 110,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 110,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,782 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 102,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 93,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bothsides upper arms inner bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2010 93,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bothsides upper arms inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 79,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,379 miles

offside rear tyre has damage deep enough to reach cords.not greater than 25mm.

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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GL05 URM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL05 URM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL05 URM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is GL05 URM safe to buy?

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